Cscna Charity Corps

Jinan licheng zhiguang rehab center - walk with the snail program" jinan, shandong province, china. This non-governmental center provides comprehensive services to individuals aged 18-55 with mental challenges or physical disabilities. Services offered include vocational skills assessment, vocational career planning, job opportunity development, employment skills training, career transition support, workplace ecological environment construction, work status maintenance, and job rights protection. The funds paid for 4 full-time counselors. Sixteen adult students are currently in different stages of evaluation and training, and 9 students have secured cleaning jobs at a nearby shopping mall.

Caritas taiwan - northern thailand chinese school." This program is under the commission of social development of the archdiocese of taipei, taiwan. Caritas taiwan supports 40 schools located among the 100 chinese descendants' villages (chinese refugees were displaced due to civil war in this area) on the northern thailand-china border. Twice a year, volunteer teachers from taiwan conduct training programs to improve local teachers in chinese language instruction, mathematics, computer skills, environmental awareness, hygiene, as well as culture and arts. This fund has been spent on (1) tuition for 450 students aged 7-18, (2) 10 students studying in universities in taiwan, and (3) salaries for 25 teachers. This program impacts the lives of many well being of the community.

Dandelion Charity scholarship - st. joseph technical senior high school" taitung, taiwan. The school was established in 1960 by a swiss priest with the catholic bethlehem church and aims to improve the lives of indigenous people and develop their livelihood skills. The school's curriculum includes mechanical engineering, furniture carpentry, electrical engineering, hairdressing and restaurant skills, and data processing. The funds covered school fees and supplies for 250 indigenous students aged 11-13.

Borehole project missionary sisters of our lady of the holy rosary buea student sisters house," big mankon, bamenda, cameroon. The funds were spent on a borehole project. It provides clean water, benefiting those sisters in the convent, domestic workers of the sisters living on the compound, some university students in a nearby hostel, children in a nearby primary school, and some neighbors. Total beneficiaries are approximately 150 people.

Fr. John cheng memorial scholarships for laity training" taipei, taiwan. Ms. shufeng lee is the recipient of this grant, currently studying at bellarmine divinity school, fu-jen university, taiwan. Ms. lee is in the 1st year of a 3-year program. She is taking courses in the department of catholic doctrine.

Seeing and helping youth-at-risk, passing the torch," hsin chu, taiwan. Established under the diocese of hsin chu, taiwan, this ministry helps at-risk young adults aged 12-25 who struggle with drug abuse, gang violence, dropping out of school, suicide, self-harm, and depression. Hospitality, sports, meals, and counseling are offered aiming to rebuild self-confidence. In 2023, counseling and psychological support were offered to 114 youth-at-risk. Empowering activities (cooking & musical instruments) involved 70 participants. Thirty-six high-caring group activities including cultural and intellectual experiences such as visiting exhibitions, zoos, and indoor sports were offered with great success.

Yuren children development center" taipei, taiwan. Serving children from 0 to 6 years old with developmental delays and physical or mental disabilities, this center developed treatment objectives with therapists and designed individual teaching plans for each child. The funds were used to offset some costs for educare, speech therapists, physical therapists, and occupational therapists. In 2023, the center served 23 children, and 5 of them were able to enroll in regular kindergarten.

Dandelion Charity scholarship - shaan xi major catholic seminary" xian, shaanxi, china. To support those seminarian students who are preparing for ordination in a few years. These scholarships can significantly reduce the financial burden of theological education, allowing students to focus on their studies and spiritual formation. The funds were awarded to 10 seminarian students.

Dandelion Charity scholarship - lanzhou jincheng social service center" gansu, china. Scholarships benefiting high school and college students coming from rural remote villages with limited or no resources and family support were offered to 60 students in the program.

California chinese catholic living camp" three rivers, ca. This vibrant community of young adults throughout the state of California meets annually for a camp over labor day weekend. Combining spirituality, education, and fun in a community setting, the camp offers talks by a spiritual director, small group discussions, mass, games, and more. Friendships and mutual support continue throughout the year. In 2023, 60 campers, aged 18-39, mainly asian american, attended. The funds offset campers' fees, camp materials, and transportation.

Boston college chinese students outreach" boston, ma. To provide companionship and guidance for chinese students and scholars at boston college and other institutions in the greater boston area. Focusing on catholic and jesuit values and goals and fostering faith, culture, and life exchange, this service helps these scholars and students to contribute to china's social development and church mission when they return home. There have been 20 in-person meetings in 2023: eight large ones every two months with 45-60 students for two hours, and 12 small ones irregularly with 12 students for three to four hours. These meetings were usually held in classrooms, lecture halls, faculty offices, or lounges where catered meals were provided to the participants subsidized by our funds.

Eden house young adults - family & marriage," hebei, china. The social service center, inspired by gospel values, promotes god's original love through support for robust and harmonious families. The activities include once a week women's study/sharing group, once a month men's meeting; for young families, a half-day gathering once a week; seminars and training sessions for seeded families throughout the year. This benefited approximately 200 families, young adults 1500. The funds paid for speakers' fees, room rental, and transportation.

Zhenfu youth training program," san francisco, ca. This program is designed to give young adults from taiwan a chance to immerse themselves in diverse cultures, religious practices, and educational systems. In 2023, four individuals between the ages of 19 and 26 were selected: two medical students, a government employee from the patent office, and a college student majoring in leisure industry. From august 18 to september 5, 2023, they visited significant historical sites in san francisco, explored silicon valley, toured various universities, and participated in a three-day retreat with the "chinese christian living camp." Additionally, they visited the getty museum, christ cathedral, and mission san juan capistrano. The grant assisted in covering their transportation, accommodation, meals, and admission fees.

Wenxinzhijia orphanage" hebei, china. The funding program helped orphans between 12 and 19 years old with education and healthcare support. The grant covered tuition, accommodation, transportation, uniforms, books, and school supplies, enabling 2 youths in middle school, two in high school, and one entering college in 2023.

Dandelion Charity scholarship - xin jiang," xin jiang, china. To support underprivileged students from ethnic minorities uyghurs and kazakhs for their education expenses, tuition, transportation, and boarding. This scholarship fund helped 8 college students from financially disadvantaged families.

Dandelion Charity scholarship - north america/west coast," los angeles, California. The funds are awarded to 9 students, 5 in college, and 4 in high school. Each of the students comes from a devoted catholic family and demonstrates an admirable commitment to their faith community. Their active participation ranges from altar serving, leading youth groups, coordinating summer camps, and organizing various church events.

Dandelion Charity scholarship - renai children's aid center," xian shaanxi, china. Provided for underprivileged students, aged 5-16, from broken families affected by disabled parents and natural disasters, with room & board and an assistant teacher on site. A total of 13 students benefited, among whom 11 are girls. The funds were used for tuition, school expenses, and transportation.

Emusoi center for pastoralists and hunter/gatherer girls" arusha, tanzania. To provide support and empowerment for those indigenous girls, offering them a safe space, and enrichment classes that deal with life skills, and an intensive program for them to pass entrance exams to enter higher secondary education. The funds benefited 4 students, paying their tuition, books, transportation, and other incidentals.

Cameroon girls scholarship," mankon, cameroon. Under the care of the missionary sisters of the holy rosary, displaced girls suffering from the area's sociopolitical crisis and exploitation were helped to access education and regain dignity. Our scholarships benefited six girls, ages 11-18, covering their school fees, bags, textbooks, and blankets.

Supplementary educational resource for chinese youth in the greater new york area," new york city. This program provides religious education classes at transfiguration roman catholic church in chinatown, new york city. There are 60 students, aged 6 to 15, mostly of chinese descent, enrolled. The class meets once a week during the school year. The funds were used for art supplies, school supplies, gift cards for volunteer teachers, christmas parties, and sacraments of reconciliation and first communion.

Dandelion Charity scholarship-hainan," hainan, china. This grant subsidized textbook and educational expenses for ethnic minority groups li and miao in baoting autonomous county on hainan island, focusing on elementary school students from handicapped or financially distressed families in poor rural regions. A total of 35 students, aged 9 to 15, benefited in 2023.

Casa ricci social services - special cases subsidy program," macau, china. This grant supported two cases: (1) $1,200 helped a family in xinjiang, china, where the father suffers from work-related paralysis. The funds covered school fees for two children (aged 19 and 15) and a small portion of medical expenses. The remaining $800 assisted an elderly woman in a care center in macau who was receiving insufficient government support.

See the lord," bay area, la, and central coast, California. This program provides free optometric services and glasses for patients in need, mainly low-income individuals, the homeless, children, and the elderly, of all ethnicities and religions. A total of 136 patients were seen, 97 received prescribed glasses, and 27 reading glasses were distributed. The funds were spent on glasses and transportation.

Visiting clergy and religious hospitality," chicago, Illinois. There are five priests and sisters from china, sponsored by maryknoll fathers, pursuing advanced programs in biblical studies at catholic theological union and pastoral counseling. The funds were used for their reference books, bus passes, medicines, and other incidentals.

Living allowance for sister xiaochun chen at fordham university," new york, new york. Sister chen is studying spiritual direction, with future work involving retreat planning, formation instruction, and spiritual counseling. The funds covered her transportation, reference books, medical expenses, and incidentals.

Fr. Kia yucai scholarship," northern, eastern, and southern taiwan. This Charity scholarship is offered to children of foreign workers employed in taiwan to alleviate their families' financial burdens and provide care and companionship, conveying the spirit of love and service. In 2023, 19 students aged 15-20 were awarded scholarships.

Sisters of china at holy apostles," cornwall, ct. This grant supported sister wenwen cao's study of pastoral care at holy apostles, focusing on history in the social sciences and philosophy. The funds were spent on local transportation, reference books, and miscellaneous incidentals.

Together, be better," hualien, taiwan. This program supports working youth groups in hualien by facilitating the sharing and learning of different life experiences and spiritual practices. Group members take turns planning the themes and methods of activities, accompanying each other's growth. There are 14 members who meet once a month and have conducted five workshops and 18 study sessions. The funds were used to offset instructors' fees.

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The chinese leadership initiative program, brooklyn, ny, usa this five-week summer program, organized by the vincentian fathers, focuses on themes like recommitment, empathetic listening, community-building, collaboration, and self-care. Its mission is to promote the vatican's vision of priesthood and consecrated life in china, serving the people of god.the program gathers 40 participants, including diocesan priests and religious sisters from across china. Funding supports program expenses, stipends for speakers and lecturers, as well as local transportation.